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Oh my, in one post, hookers, losers and animals. You forgot whores. Obviously an “expert” in these issues which are much more complex and cultural than you recognize from your research. But good job, you found a way to get autism into your post.

Well as have I a few times as well. I guess saying apply early twice wasn’t enough for the Dr.

Dr. Jack, with respect I did not give advice to overstay, just cited a situation I personally experienced because it was unusual. I know the overstay fine. My advice was in my recommendation to apply early. I also pleaded guilty to being lazy not to being stupid.

Everybody is correct about applying early and that’s not me. Really lazy because I have nothing but time. So for sure you can go the next open day. Now they know me but I was 3 days late and they still gave me a pass. Just be very polite and own your mistake. But better to apply early.

Trust me you will change your mind about that simply because, exactly what is longer? Generally it’s longer than today.

My understanding and it has been reported that all 250 senators’ terms expire next year and are prohibited in the constitution from being reappointed. Not sure how that impacts the current scenario

My Thai partner of 7 years died suddenly of a massive heart attack a year ago. I didn't discuss with the family but gave them 50K and they were grateful. It was quite a large event with lots of food and drink. 5 - 10K seems very low but I guess it can be sufficient in particular circumstances.

I don’t believe you can legally sell a stolen vehicle. That means the buyer loses but of course will sue the dealer.

Regardless of your politics, that's one stupid German.

Anybody who has ridden a bike in TH for any length of time would always assume no signals will be used, ever. That attitude keeps you alive.

Not NOK but doesn't matter since your will leaves all your Thai assets to your partner and hopefully she is also your executor. I am in the same situation and this thread highlights how critically important it is to have a Thai will. Eliminates 90% of the issues discussed here.

Do you not grasp the breadth of use of cannabis in western countries? Your "good class" of tourist just happens to be generally accurate.

Also 78 and was in a long term relationship with my Thai partner. Even if married it is important to have a Thai will dealing specifically with your Thai assets and a will in your home country specifically with those assets. My lady died suddenly of a massive heart attack 9 months ago. My will states if that were to happen my Thai assets go to my non Thai children. BTW, she too did not want a will. Who knows why. Go the extra step and make sure you clearly state your intentions in two wills.

You are 100% correct.

Someone who actually knows what they are talking about. My partner owns a shop but never hires friends or family. Too difficult to coach, train and fire. But she’s Thai so easier for her.

Actually you are paying for someone to act as your agent and act on your behalf. Whatever the agent does, whether you “know” it or not is 100% on you. You can’t hide behind the actions of your own agent.

My you are very stubborn. Post that statement from Lazada. Has anyone on this forum ever paid 1 baht for VAT and import duties on Lazada purchases? Step up.

Good points and this week two lifeguards did save two drowning swimmers, where? Oh, in red flag zones. There are many viewpoints on this issue but, at the end of the day, if you swim in a red zone area = expect to die. C'mon swimmers, stop being just plain STUPID.

Call me cruel but I have no sympathy for reckless, stupid idiots who swim with red flags all over the beach. I also do not expect a low paid lifeguard to go and risk his life to save these reckless, stupid idiots. Just requires a tourist to have the absolute lowest level of common sense to understand when there is a red flag, stay the F out of the water.

Ah, no. It's 100% true.

Not true regarding AliExpress

Warranty service conducted outside TH is exempt from import duty when returned to the customer. The problem is DHL

Actually, import duties are based on the cost / value of the item in its country of purchase plus shipping. Items valued at less the 1,500 Baht are deemed exempt from TH import duty. There wouldn't be any employee ever wanting to waste time trying to figure out what something costs in Thailand. They might do a Google search to see what the item generally sells for in say the US but even that is highly doubtful. DHL, UPS, etc. do not recognize the 1,500 exemption. They are all misrepresenting the correct import duties for exempt items based on cost. Avoid whenever possible.

All items sold on Lazada Thailand are inclusive of import duties. That's why you've never been charged those fees.

The headline refers to Islands, so I'm assuming mainly talking about Phuket. After 12 years here, I don't remember ever hearing about weed being planted by cops at roadside checks. Could have happened but more urban legend, I suggest. What does happen is stupid tourists buying weed on the beach and then being ratted out by the seller to the police. That does happen. Weed has been widely available here forever, if you know where to go and who to do purchase from. In that scenario, zero issues for the buyer. Stupidity of the buyer (public use, etc) vs. scams by the cops is what results in the vast majority of arrests. here. Legal vs illegal? Well, now it's legal with lots of loopholes, hence, call it legal to smoke privately at home, generating no nuisance smoke, with no actual THC restrictions on flower or bud since they are specifically not deemed extracts in the current "law". The govt stands zero chance of putting this genie back in the bottle so for the law and order types, no longer illegal, so no more efficacy to that position. Time to move on.